“The first line of defense against Urza and Mishra, the artifact blast achieved widespread fame until an unlucky mage discovered it was useless on the devices the brothers had already created.”
Artifact Blast - Masters Edition (#85) - Illustrated by Mark Poole - Magic: The Gathering Card
Masters Edition • Common • #85 • Mark Poole

Artifact Blast

Card Rules and Details

Card Type: Instant

Mana Cost: {R}

Oracle Rules Text: Counter target artifact spell.

Flavor Text: The first line of defense against Urza and Mishra, the artifact blast achieved widespread fame until an unlucky mage discovered it was useless on the devices the brothers had already created.

Set: Masters Edition (#85), Rarity: Common, Artist: Mark Poole

Instant Red Common
Historical Printings & Sets (3)
1 Languages
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3 Printings
Thumbnail Set Name Code Rarity Artist Released
Artifact Blast - Masters Edition MTG card scan Artifact Blast Masters Edition Viewing ME1 Common Mark Poole 2007-09-10
Artifact Blast - Antiquities MTG card scan Artifact Blast Antiquities ATQ Common Mark Poole 1994-03-04
Artifact Blast - Masters Edition IV MTG card scan Artifact Blast Masters Edition IV ME4 Common Mark Poole 2011-01-10

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